Miraculous Marveling Minds Monday, May 3, 2013!
WELCOME TO ANOTHER GREAT DAY AT STEM!!
(I am so lucky to have in my classroom today!  Let your spirit shine today!!)
PLEASE LIST TODAY'S AGENDA IN YOUR NOTEBOOK AND SHOW MR. B

SIMON SAYS EXERCISE VIDEO!

INSPIRE:  WORK ETHIC How winning is done!

Today's Agenda!

   Make sure to put all your answers in your notebook!  
I. Write down today's agenda.  DO SIMON EXERCISES
AND WATCH INSPIRE: WORK ETHIC!
II.  Video Lesson of the Day:  Reading Vocabulary!
     A. FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
    B. WRITE ANSWERS IN NOTEBOOK
III. Read, Write, and Watch (BELOW!)  
      A) JACKIE ROBINSON
      B)  WRITE ANSWERS IN NOTEBOOK
IV. Complete Math of Problem of Day (In notebook!!  Then, show Mr. B!)
V.  Language Skills!  (Correct the sentence in your notebook!!)
      A) ANALOGIES
       B) CORRECT THE PARAGRAPH
 (Make sure to do all your work in your notebook!! Then, show Mr. B! )
VI.  COMPLETE Reading Passage of the Day (DOGS)!
VII. Complete the questions for the Reading Passage! 
        A. Write the answers in your notebook!
VIII. 15 Minutes of  IXL at Grade level in Geometry! 
Write the work and answers in your notebook!
                   (Click here for IXL Link)
IX. Write about it!  Using Dialogue.  Write a conversation people might have at a RACE.  See survey for more details!
X.   Complete Play Ball Project!  Here is the link (Click).
XI. Shoot for Loot!
XII.  Nametag tag!  Write a positive adjective on a name tag and give to a a classmate!
XIII.  GOAL / WORK CHECK-IN (MR. B WILL CALL YOU TODAY!)

Play Ball Project! (Click here to visit Project Page!)  

Video Lessons of the Day: 

Learn about reading vocabulary!

Meet Will, a youngin' with an old soul,
An emcee who wants to be the next to blow.
Imagine: he’s in a dark room in Manhattan,
Scrapping, scribbling on napkins,
Trying to make a living off rapping,
But skills, he lacked them. Nobody thought that it would happen,
Until one day, Will switches his style,
Gets deep, and his wordplay gets witty and wild.
He used to sound so embarrassing,
Now peep all the metaphors and comparisons.
His life is a highway, but he’d confess,
He has a plan but needs a GPS.
He’s using references and allusions,
A lyrical Houdini, creating illusions.
Dolphins in '72 - he won't lose,
Up by the first alarm, he’s not snoozing.

You'll be amazed by every phrase, 
He will come correct with the wordplay. 
Literal lines that block his way, 
He will come correct with the wordplay. (x2) 

Comparing with like or as, he's dropping similes,
Taking little steps like a centipede.
He's sharp like a laser, sharp as a razor,
In a night as dark as Darth Vader.
Dude can juke and adjust his position,
Contrasting two things in juxtaposition,
From weak to made, cheap to paid,
A creep to a dude who leads the way.
Using personification, what’s he doing?
Making objects and animals seem human.
The moon smiles as the city breathes,
He can feel the heartbeat of the city streets.
A live show? You really oughta see it.
Will will drop some onomatopoeia,
Words that sound like what they describe,
Now the crowd's buzzing - it’s alive.

You'll be amazed by every phrase, 
He will come correct with the wordplay. 
Literal lines that block his way, 
He will come correct with the wordplay. (x2) 

Will he exaggerate? Use hyperbole?
He’s the best ever at it, so certainly.
With assonance, vowel sounds he’s repeating,
He seems the least beat in any season.
His fans are legion, all the boneheads who bring beef
Leave with lots of lyrical lesions.
That’s alliteration - same sound sentence,
It’s commonsense - he’s calm with the confidence.
Using irony, opposite meaning,
His lines hit as soft as iron, believe him,
Good with the puns and the wordplay, oh my,
Going deep in double meanings like they were a coal mine.
Will's skills are sick like ERs, you heard of this?
Get hit and you’ll see stars like Copernicus.
If you only have one chance to shine,
You better get up, get out and go wild.
Figurative Language Activity Page!  (Click here!)

Lunch

PRUD PIZZA DIPPERS AND SAUCE
 Humble Helpful Ham & Turkey Round Sandwich
 Charming Chicken Chef Salad
 Pondering Precious PB & J Round Sandwich

Writing Dialogue Lesson! Part 3

Watch the presentation!  Then, write about a conversation that would take place before a big race (of any kind... You decided!!)   You must include at least four different exchanges of conversation with at least two speakers!.  This means you will at least have four paragraphs (Remember, to indent with each new speaker!  Write your race dialogue in your notebook and submit it below!

Analogies of the Day

Learning Pages and Activities:
What is an analogy?  Click here!
Analogy Practice (5 minutes!) Click here
                  Complete Analogies!                        
         Please put all answer in your notebook!
1. In is to Out as Up is to ____________________ .

2. Go is to Green as Red is to ____________________ .

3. Wheel is to Bike as Tire is to ____________________ .

4. Land is to Dirt as Ocean is to ____________________ .

5. Apple is to Tree as Flower is to ____________________ .

6. Toe is to Foot as Finger is to ____________________ .

7. Day is to Month as Minute is to ____________________ .

8. Purple is to Grapes as Red is to ____________________ .

9. Word is to Sentence as Page is to ____________________ .

10. Small is to Large as Little is to ____________________ .

11. Three is to Triangle as Four is to ____________________ .

12. Smell is to Nose as Sight is to ____________________ .

13. Top is to Bottom as Over is to ____________________ .

14. Punt is to Kick as Pass is to ____________________ .

People that Changed the World!

Language Skills!

 Correct the paragraph. Then, write the correct version in your notebook. Make sure to indent. Then, show Mr. B

Directions: Read the passage below. Then answer questions about errors in the passage. 

          1) Well, its another rainy day. I wonder what 2) I will do? First, I think I’ll take a walk around the 3) neyborhood to stretch my legs. 4) Second I’ll cook a big breakfast 5) with toast fruit eggs and bacon. After that, I might mow my 6) lawn; it’s getting pretty long. I’m not sure what I’ll do after that. I guess I should go see my mother. I think she wants me to go grocery shopping with her. I have no idea why she can’t just go by 7) her self. Or, better still, she could ask my dad to go with her! I doubt he will want to go with her though. He 8) doesn’t like going to the grocery store as much as I do! 

1) 
 A. Well, it was 
 B. Well, it isn’t 
 C. Well, it’s 
 D. Correct as is 

 2) 
 A. I would do? 
 B. will I do? 
 C. I will do. 
 D. Correct as is 

3) 
 A. neighborhood 
 B. neiborhood 
 C. nayberhood 
 D. nayborhood 
 E. Correct as is 

4) 
 A. Second will I 
 B. Second, I’ll 
 C. Second I’m gonna 
 D. Correct as is 

5) 
 A. with toast and fruit and eggs and bacon. 
 B. with toast, fruit, eggs, and bacon. 
 C. with toast, fruit, eggs and bacon. 
 D. Both B and C are correct. 
 E. Correct as is 

6) 
 A. lawn? It’s 
 B. lawn: it’s 
 C. lawn! It’s 
 D. Correct as is 

7) 
 A. themselves 
 B. itself 
 C. herself 
 D. Correct as is 

8) 
 A. dislikes 
 B. enjoys 
 C. likes 
 D. Correct as is 

SENTENCE OF THE DAY!
Write a interrogative sentence (Command) that includes personification!  
Use one of your vocabulary words.  (Write sentence in notebook and on the link on the morning survey page)

Vocabulary List:  (Click here)

Math Problem of the Day!

Andrew had 11 fifty dollar bills, 9 twenty dollar bills, 4 ten dollar bills, 6 five dollar bills, 11 one dollar bills, 9 quarters, 3 dimes, 30 nickels, and 3 pennies. He bought a a pair of fancy shoes for $11.39, an edible egg for $11.89, and a pony for $29.01. How much money did he have left after the transactions?

Read, Write, & Watch:  The Power of Action!
A short biography of Jackie Robinsion!
""Life is not a spectator sport. If you're going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you're wasting your life."

"There's not an American in this country free until every one of us is free."
Jackie Robinsion

              Jackie Robinson was a Major League Baseball player in the 1940's and 1950's. He was the first African American to play in the major leagues. 





Where did Jackie Robinson grow up? 

Jackie was born Jack Roosevelt Robinson in Cairo, Georgia on January 31, 1919. Not long after he was born, his family moved to Pasadena, California where he grew up and went to school. His father had left the family, leaving his mother, Mallie Robinson, to raise the kids by herself. As a result Jackie grew up fairly poor and was raised by his mother and older siblings. He had three older brothers and an older sister. 

Jackie attended John Muir High School in Pasadena, California. His brothers, Frankie and Mack, got him interested in sports and this also helped to keep him out of trouble. Jackie played sports constantly including football, baseball, basketball, track, and tennis. He was quarterback of the football team and a star player in most any sport he played. 

Did Jackie Robinson go to college? 

After graduating from Pasadena Junior College, Jackie attended UCLA. He lettered in four sports including basketball, track, football, and baseball. He was the first athlete to do this at UCLA. It turns out he wasn't that good in baseball in college. He only hit 0.97 the one season he played. Jackie ended up leaving school, first to work for the National Youth Administration and later to play professional football. 

Jackie's sports career was then interrupted by World War II. He was drafted and went into the army from 1942 to 1944. After the army, Jackie ended up playing baseball in the Negro League for the Kansas City Monarchs. In 1945 Robinson signed a contract to player for the Triple-A Royals for the 1946 season. A year later, Robinson was called up to the majors to play for the Dodgers. On April 15, 1947 Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in the MLB. 

Why was being the first African American MLB player a big deal? 

Jackie Robinson playing for the MLB took more courage than you may think. A lot of people didn't want African American players in the league. He had to take tons of abuse and not react. Despite all the controversy and abuse swirling around Jackie, he was able to excel and show strong character. This went a long way in allowing more African American players into the MLB. 

But it was more than just baseball. What Jackie did was break the color barrier and give a shining example of what could be accomplished. He gave other African American's the courage to break other barriers. It was part of an important shift in our culture toward equality of all races. 

Was Jackie Robinson a good player? 

Yes. Jackie Robinson was a great baseball player. He won the first ever MLB Rookie of the Year Award, was named the National Leagues Most Valuable Player in 1949, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He hit .311 over his MLB career, had over 1500 hits, and 137 home runs. 

Fun Facts about Jackie Robinson

• His middle name, Roosevelt, was after President Roosevelt who had died just 25 days before Jackie was born.
• Jackie briefly played professional basketball.
• His brother, Mack Robinson, won the Silver Medal in the 1936 Olympics in the 200m sprint. He finished just behind Jesse Owens.
• Jackie became friends with boxing champ Joe Louis during WWII.
• Robinson wore the number 42 which is now retired by all MLB baseball teams. On Jackie Robinson Day every player in the league wears the number 42 in his honor.

Reading Passage of the Day!

Make sure to put all your answers in complete sentences in your notebook!

      Many people who are looking to get a pet dog get a puppy. There are many reasons why people get puppies. After all, puppies are cute, friendly, and playful. But even though puppies make good pets, there are good reasons why you should consider getting an adult dog instead. 
    When you get a puppy, you have to teach it how to behave. You have to make sure that the puppy is housebroken so that it does not go to the bathroom inside the house. You have to teach the puppy not to jump up on your guests or chew on your shoes. You have to train the puppy to walk on a leash. This is a lot of work. 
    On the other hand, when you get an adult dog, there is a good chance that it will already know how to do all of the previously mentioned things. Many adult dogs have already been housebroken. Many adult dogs will not jump on or chew things that you do not want them to jump on or chew. Many adult dogs will be able to walk on a leash without pulling you to the other side of the street. 
    Puppies also have a lot of energy and want to play all of the time. This can be fun, but you might not want to play as much as your puppy does. Puppies will not always sleep through the night or let you relax as you watch television. 
  On the other hand, most adult dogs will wait on you to play. What is more, they will sleep when you are sleeping and are happy to watch television on the couch right beside you. 
     There is one last reason why you should get an adult dog instead of a puppy. When most people go to the pound to get a dog, they get a puppy. This means that many adult dogs spend a lot of time in the pound, and some never find good homes. So if you are looking to get a dog for a pet, you should think about getting an adult dog. They are good pets who need good homes. 

Questions 
1) The author apparently thinks that puppies are 
 A. bad pets because they take too much work to own 
 B. friendly, playful, and a lot of work 
 C. not as cute as adult dogs 
 D. not as playful as adult dogs 

2) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best synonym for behave? 
 A. listen 
 B. understand 
 C. train 
 D. act 

3) The main purpose of paragraph 2 is to explain how puppies 
 A. are very immature 
 B. do not make good pets 
 C. can be very destructive 
 D. are a lot of work 


4) As used in paragraph 3, which is the best example of a dog that is housebroken? 
 A. Spot goes outside to use the bathroom. 
 B. Rex always breaks things inside of the house. 
 C. Rover never jumps on guests. 
 D. Muffin chews on people’s shoes. 

5) According to the passage, why are adult dogs easier to take care of than puppies? 
 I. Puppies need to learn how to walk nicely on a leash. 
 II. Adult dogs have less energy than puppies do. 
 III. It is harder for adult dogs to find a home than it is for puppies. 
A. l only 
 B. I and II only 
 C. II and III only 
 D. I, II, and III 

6) Based on information in the passage, which of the following statements is false? 
 A. Puppies have a lot of energy. 
 B. Puppies need a lot of attention. 
 C. Adult dogs do not like to play. 
 D. Adult dogs do not need eat very much. 

7) As used in paragraph 4, which is the best synonym for relax? 
 A. work 
 B. leave 
 C. play 
 D. rest 

8) The author begins paragraphs 3 and 5 with the phrase, "On the other hand." This phrase is used to 
 A. highlight an example 
 B. contrast previous information 
 C. contradict a later statement 
 D. support the upcoming paragraph 

9) In the final paragraph, the author says, "many adult dogs spend a lot of time in the pound, and some never find good homes." Based on what you have read in the passage, why is this most likely the case? 
 A. People see adult dogs as unhappy and dangerous, while they see puppies as cute and friendly. 
 B. People understand that most adult dogs still need to a lot of training before they understand how to behave properly. 
 C. People think that puppies are cute and playful and do not always think about how much work it will take to train them. 
 D. People do not want to get a dog that does not have much time left to live. 

10) Based on information in the passage, it can be understood that someone who owns a puppy must be 
A. strict 
 B. serious 
 C. careful 
 D. responsible 

11) What main genre is the is the passage?
a) fiction
b) nonfiction

Morning Exercises!

Music Video of the Day!

Make the ordinary... Extraordinary!

Toast Project!

Toast Project!
Invent a new kind of toast!  Write a short paragraph on the steps in making your toast!  Make sure it is neat.  Then, create an advertisement for your toast in google presentations!  Make sure your advertisement has five adjectives and five adverbs. Also, make sure your advertisement has all four kinds of sentences!  Then, make toast!

Animated Helen Keller Story!